Mt. Mantalingahan Traverse (2,086+ MASL)

If one would create a list of some of the most revered mountains in the Philippines, one would probably include mountains in the Cordillera Region, the high peaks of Mindanao, and the hard-to-reach peaks of Western Visayas and MIMAROPA Region. But when it comes to the pinnacle of Philippine mountaineering, one can narrow down the … Continue reading Mt. Mantalingahan Traverse (2,086+ MASL)

Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya

Situated just south of the venerable Mt. Ugo in the Cordillera Region are the peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya—Tugew, Cabo, Kabuan, and Sadjatan. These interconnected peaks provide panoramic views of the southern Cordillera Mountain Range, bordering the provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pangasinan. Its trails are gentle and are carved along … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya